OK .... right, no wrongful arrest because no arrest.  Police intimidation isn't really a cause of action (anywhere I know of), plus, in order to be intimidated Quest would need to actually be intimidated ... and do something that he wouldn't have done otherwise.

Like I said .... take it to court.  Have your cell phone bill with you as well as the date and time of the ticket.  If they don't show, the matter will normally be dropped.  If they show and say that they "saw" you using a cell phone (which we know is not true), then produce your bill and the ticket.

I would also (respectfully) explain to the court that (1) you did not even have your cell phone with you (if that is true), or that it was not on .... whatever the truth is ... that you were not using it (2) that the police never even asked you to produce the phone (which wasn't in the car), and that (3) the ticket which you never deserved cost you _____  in lost wages (and whatever else it is legitimately costing you), and (4) that you would appreciate knowing if anyone at the city level reimburses people when the police decide to pass out unwarranted tickets (the answer is probably going to be "no" .... but as long as you are respectful to the court, it never hurts to ask.)

Could be worse, could be raining.